Interior design through the ages

Discover more about the history of British interior design. Our houses, some of which date back to the 11th century, are the perfect places to explore characteristic styles. We carefully preserve the features and collections at our places so that you when you visit, you'll experience the house and its décor just as it was intended to be

The Winter Parlour at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire — 16th-century walnut panelling in the Winter Parlour at Canons Ashby

Tudor interior design - Building & houses

The Tudor period was an age of prosperity, often resulting in lavishly built and decorated houses. We look after some beautiful examples, including Montacute House, Somerset, and Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire.

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Georgian interior design

You can see the elegant styles that were in fashion during the Georgian period at places including Croft Castle in Herefordshire and Basildon Park, Berkshire. Here's our short guide.

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The Zodiac roundels on the Boudoir’s ceiling at Knightshayes Court, Devon — The Zodiac roundels on the ceiling in the Boudoir at Knightshayes Court

Victorian interior design - Buildings & houses

Visit our places like Penrhyn Castle, Wales and Tyntesfield, Somerset, to see examples of Victorian interior design. Here's a short guide to the eclectic styles of the era.

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The Library at Coleton Fishacre — Coleton Fishacre boasts Art Deco features in an Arts and Crafts exterior

1920s house style and design in the UK

Coleton Fishacre, Devon, and The Homewood, Surrey, both boast striking Modernist décor. Learn more about this 20th-century design movement and where to see it.

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Inspired by design at our places

Anglepoise

Anglepoise have been creating their classically designed lamps since 1932. Together we've launched three Original 1227 lamps, all inspired by nature, to help you light up your home. A contribution from the sales will support restoration works at The Homewood in Surrey – a home gifted to us in 1999 by architect Patrick Gwynne.

Little Greene

Little Greene are conservators of historic decoration. We share a conservation ethos that has inspired a reinvention of paint colours and wallpaper patterns found at our places. They further support our restoration programme by donating paints that bring life back to some much-loved places.